KIEV, Aug. 5 – Prime Minister Arseniy Yatseniuk and Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade & Industry Toshimitsu Motegi on Tuesday in Kiev discussed bilateral relations and Russia's aggression vis-a-vis Ukraine, the Ukrainian government's press service reported on Tuesday.

Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers appreciates the decision by the government of Japan to toughen sanctions against Russia, Yatseniuk said. He also expressed the opinion that the situation with Russia poses a threat not only to Ukraine, but also to the entire world.